"Aqua Teen Hunger Force" (2000) TV series 2000-????

Creators:

Matt Maiellaro
Dave Willis

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

30 December 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy

Tagline:

Number 1 in the hood, G!

Plot:

The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbor in the suburbs of New Jersey.

Plot Keywords:

Milkshake | French Fries | Mad Scientist | Ghost | Meat

Awards:

2 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Dec. 10	12:30 AM	TOON	Time Machine	#6.6
Thur. Dec. 10	12:45 AM	TOON	Pink Man	#6.7

Cast

Dave Willis	...	Meatwad / ... (86 episodes, 2000-2009)
Dana Snyder	...	Master Shake (85 episodes, 2000-2009)
Carey Means	...	Frylock (85 episodes, 2000-2009)
C. Martin Croker	...	Dr. Weird / ... (41 episodes, 2000-2003)
Matt Maiellaro	...	Err / ... (39 episodes, 2001-2009)

Also Known As:

ATHF (USA) (promotional abbreviation)

Runtime:

15 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:MA | USA:TV-MA | Canada:14A (some episodes) | Canada:18A | New Zealand:R16 | New Zealand:M (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:M (some episodes) | UK:12A (seasons 1 and 2) | UK:15 (seasons 3 and 4) | Brazil:16 | USA:TV-14 (some episodes)

Company:

Radical Axis

Trivia:

Schooly-D wrote the theme song on the same day it was recorded, while riding in a limo on his way to the studio to record the theme song. Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro provided the backup vocals.

Quotes:

[his first line of the series]
Carl: What happened to my friggin' car?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Supermarket (2009)

I was not put on this earth to listen to meat!

Whether it is the opening segments with Dr. Weird or the strange ending credit sequence with Abe Lincoln, Aqua Teen Hunger Force will make your mind boggle as you try to wrap your mind around about twenty minutes of some of the most brilliant animation EVER! I first found this while visiting a friend in Oregon. Let's say that we were not thinking clearly when we put it in, but as the opening rap sequence began, all I could do was laugh. The next morning, I thought perhaps it was just a fluke. Nothing could be as funny as characters like Master Shake, Meatwad, Frylock, and my personal favorite Carl! Boy, was I mistaken.

This series is hysterical. Every episode is full of random events that will make you laugh so hard that you will pee your pants. This show goes beyond the normal cartoon and takes humor to a whole new level. I loved the fact that after the first two episodes the structure changed completely. I don't think they ever solved any crimes, they just argued and dealt with random 'enemies' that just happened to appear. I even thought that just maybe they would loose their momentum after the first season, but yet again … I was wrong. The DVD was spectacular and gave a bit more information about the birth of these anti-heroes.

I come from a household without cable, even regular channels are snowed out, so when series like these are released on DVD it is the only opportunity I have to see them. I will say that discovering this series was a high-point in my television on DVD career. I love random chaos, and this is exactly what this show provided.

I would suggest this series to anyone that is a huge fan of social commentary coupled with fast food. While it may not make you hungry, it surely will quench your desire for humor. I still wonder where the writers found the idea for the 'cult' characters the Mooninites. Only on ATHF could this random thought become a reality.

I love this series and cannot wait for the third season!

Grade: ***** out of *****